UPCOMING SUBSTITUTE TEACHING 2018:

Yoga

Beth’s mindfulness-based yoga is inspired by the Plum Village practices of Engaged Buddhism, founded by the Venerable Zen Master Thich Nhat Hahn. The asana portion of the class is conducted slowly, mindfully, and infused with dharmic guidance such as stopping and looking deeply into the nature of the bodymind, appreciating the synergy of the sangha, sinking deeply into the present moment, observing the flow of phenomena, touching the reality of Interbeing, abiding in the senses, and similar awareness practices. Asana is conducted with great respect for the yogic tradition, awareness of Ayurveda, and with solid anatomical and alignment support. Classes may include formal sitting meditation, a reading, a song, or other teaching from the Plum Village Mindfulness trainings or pranayama, bandha, kriya and other teachings from classical yogic texts. The primary aim of mindfulness-based yoga is to access the reality and bliss of abiding fully right here and right now, not waiting for an abstract future day to touch life deeply.

Mindfulness-based practice provides the physiological benefits of exercise, the mind training at the core of all the internal arts, and helps practitioners come home to themselves.

About Gurupriya Beth Sanchez

Foremost in her aspiration is to serve students in a way that supports their birthright to enjoy purpose, insight, well-being, and the cultivation of inherent goodness. Gurupriya Beth’s classes are deeply inspired by her core teachers, Engaged Buddhism Founder, Venerable Thich Nhat Hahn, and Ayurveda Master Teacher and Practitioner, Alakananda Ma. She is also invigorated by the Adviata teachings of Adyashanti, and Rupert Spira, and the vision of philosopher/sacred activist, Charles Eisenstein. Tias Little, Richard Freeman, and countless others continue to inspire her understanding of yoga asana, dharma, and related practices.

Gurupriya Beth has been teaching yoga since 2000, and her style has been described as mindful hatha/vinyasa with anatomical depth, nourishing adjustments, contemplative support and invitations to sing, sigh, and giggle. She invites all people seeking sangha, contemplative depth in their yoga practice, and sacredness in their relationship to life.